Pentiment

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Released: Nov 14, 2022
Steam reviews: 95% of players recommend it, from 9,870 reviews — Steam calls that “Overwhelmingly Positive”
Tags: AdventureCasual

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Proton: PlatinumDeck VerifiedSteam Machine: VerifiedSteamOS Compatible

This game runs perfectly out of the box under Proton, per ProtonDB reports (56 reports). Valve rates it Deck Verified.

Valve rates it Verified on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Family Sharing

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Languages

English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Simplified Chinese

Steam lists 11 languages.

Age rating & content

17+Steam's age gate for this game
DEJUS 16 · ViolênciaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
ESRB M · Violence Blood and Gore Sexual Themes Strong LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC M · Mature Themes Violence Coarse LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 12The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
FPB 18 · Violence Nudity Sex LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 16 · Bad LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
KGRB 18 · Violence Language GamblingThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CRL 12The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CSRR R · Sex Violence LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Penampilan Tokoh KekerasanThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
Pentiment contains public executions, stylized gore, suicide, references to abortion, frequent strong language, references to sexual assault, and references to sexual activities. Small parts of the game also reference notable alcohol consumption and incidental ergot-induced hallucinations.The developer's note on the content, from Steam

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

From Obsidian, this game is a historical narrative-driven game focusing on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Bavaria. Players will play as Andreas Maler, a clever illustrator caught up in a series of murders in Tassing and Kiersau Abbey over the course of twenty five years. Players will be responsible for conducting their own investigation to decide the fate of the community, but each decision will have lasting consequences and inexorably draws Andreas closer to the center of an underlying conspiracy.

Illustrated world

Experience 16th century Europe as the master artists of the time saw them. Art inspired by great illuminated manuscripts and the earliest printed books becomes a living, breathing world in Pentiment.

Uncover mysteries

Choose different academic and social backgrounds and meet a colorful cast of characters as you discover the stories and secrets that lie within the small Bavarian town of Tassing and nearby Keirsau Abbey.

Impact a changing world

In an era of great religious and political change, each decision you make can have a profound impact on the community’s future. Find your own way through this turbulent time and see the consequences of your choices play out over generations.